Today it is
possible to choose the
sex of babies through In Vitro-Fertilization (IVF).Some couples use this technology because they
have a preference for the sex of their child; others use this
technology to
ensure that sex-linked diseases, like hemophilia, are not passed to
their
children.Even more advanced technology
called Pre-Implantation Genetic Diagnosis (PGD) will allow people to
pick
genetic traits (it is intended to limit genetic disease), but could
this lead
to parents choosing more genetically desirable traits for their
children, such
as blonde hair or perfect vision?If it
is okay to pick the sex of a child to avoid genetic disease, where do
we draw
the line between choosing the sex of a child and choosing desired
traits?In what circumstances, if any,
would it be
appropriate to use PGD to pick a child's genetic traits?

Sites on choosing the
sex: These sites provide background info as well as some "surface"
ethical
issues.